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AP Baseball WriterMets rally in 8th again, beat Yankees 4-2 in Subway SeriesBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) All night long, Michael Conforto had chances to come through. Once he finally did, the New York Mets were riding high at Citi Field.Conforto busted out of his slump in a...

AP Baseball WriterGrieving clubhouse: Tough for Angels, like teams before themBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Giancarlo Stanton knows from his own heart-wrenching experience what the Los Angeles Angels are feeling now, and will experience moving forward, after the death of a teammate during the season.The slugger's message to...

Cubs activate RHP Hendricks, send rookie Alzolay to minorsPITTSBURGH (AP) The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the injured list, clearing him to start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Chicago placed Hendricks on the injured list on June 15 with shoulder inflammation. Hendricks is 7-5 with a 3.36...

The Latest: Moment of silence for Skaggs at Angels-RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs (all times local):11:55 a.m.The Texas Rangers say a moment of silence will be held before Tuesday night's game in honor of Los Angeles Angels pitcher...

Eshelman optioned to minors 1 day after MLB debutST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have optioned right-hander Tom Eshelman to Triple-A Norfolk one day after he went five solid innings in his major league debut.Eshelman allowed two runs and six hits Monday night against Tampa Bay and...

Yankees 1B Voit goes on injured list with strained abdomenNEW YORK (AP) Yankees first baseman Luke Voit has been put on the injured list after straining his abdomen against Boston in London last weekend.He is New York's 21st player to go on the injured list this season, one...

Eshelman optioned to minors 1 day after MLB debutST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Baltimore Orioles have optioned right-hander Tom Eshelman to Triple-A Norfolk one day after he went five solid innings in his major league debut.Eshelman allowed two runs and six hits Monday night against Tampa Bay and...

AP Baseball WriterAngels, MLB mourn Skaggs after pitcher dies in hotel roomBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tyler Skaggs grew up rooting for the Los Angeles Angels, and got to pitch for his favorite team.The left-hander's next start for the Angels was supposed to be on the Fourth of...

The Latest: Woodward reached out to Ausmus to lend supportARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs (all times CDT):4:15 p.m.Rangers manager Chris Woodward says he can't even imagine what Angels manager Brad Ausmus and his players are going through as...

The Latest: Nats LHP Corbin to wear No. 45 to honor SkaggsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs (all times local):4:55 p.m.Former Angels teammate and close friend Patrick Corbin will wear Tyler Skaggs' No. 45 when he starts for the...

Royals recall Mondesi, Newberry for series vs IndiansKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals have recalled shortstop Adalberto Mondesi from a minor league rehab stint and right-hander Jake Newberry from Triple-A Omaha.The Royals also optioned right-hander Scott Barlow and infielder Humberto Arteaga to Omaha before their game...

The Latest: 'Strange game' on tap day after death of SkaggsARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Latest on the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs (all times local):3:45 p.m.Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo says it's going to be a ''strange game'' playing the Angels a day after the...